Ancient City Walls Discovered in Nakhon Ratchasima

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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Archaeologists have discovered ancient city wall remains embraced by a large Bodhi tree in Nakhon Ratchasima.

•Ancient city wall remains were found at Phon Lan Tan Panja, Nakhon Ratchasima, on August 6, 2026.
•The discovery follows a previous 2024 survey that found prehistoric human skeletons and gold jewelry dated 2,500–1,500 years ago.
•The excavation is a joint effort between the 10th Fine Arts Office Nakhon Ratchasima and the Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality.
•Brick samples have been sent to the United States and Kasetsart University for age verification.

•The discovery site is located at Phon Lan Tan Panja, along Phon Lan Road in the Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality area.
•A survey in 2024 found prehistoric evidence but no wall foundations, leading to a new excavation starting July 20, 2026.
•Archaeologists excavated a pit measuring 2 x 10 meters and discovered ancient brick walls embraced by a large Bodhi tree.
•The 10th Fine Arts Office Nakhon Ratchasima and Kasetsart University are analyzing brick and organic samples to establish a historical timeline.
•Wannaphong Palakawong Na Ayudhya stated this is a significant study of the Nakhon Ratchasima city walls in over 20 years.
•Dr. Wannarat Channukul announced plans to develop the area into a historical landmark and increase green space.
•Experts from Chulalongkorn University will restore and design the landscape around the Bodhi tree and city walls.
•The area is state property under the supervision of the Treasury Department.

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Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the ancient city wall remains were discovered.

Phon Lan Tan Panja(พลล้านต้านปัญจา)

The specific location of the archaeological excavation along Phon Lan Road.

Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality(เทศบาลนครนครราชสีมา)

An organization collaborating on the excavation and planning the area's development.

Kasetsart University(มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์)ℹ️

An institution analyzing brick samples to determine the age of the city walls.

10th Fine Arts Office Nakhon Ratchasima(สำนักศิลปากรที่ 10 นครราชสีมา)

The government agency leading the archaeological study and excavation.

Treasury Department(กรมธนารักษ์)

The agency that supervises the state property where the walls are located.

Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️

The institution providing experts to restore and design the landscape of the site.

Wannaphong Palakawong Na Ayudhya(วรรณพงษ์ ปาละกะวงษ์ ณ อยุธยา)

A professional archaeologist from the 10th Fine Arts Office Nakhon Ratchasima.

Wannarat Channukul(วรรณรัตน์ ชาญนุกูล)ℹ️

The Mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality.